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| AIRCRAFT |
| Twin-fuselage Carplane prototype makes public debut |
 | Many flying car designs are under development, but they've all been hung up on the compromises between plane and car. Carplane hopes to square the circle with a twin-fuselage roadable monoplane that made its first public appearance at the recent AERO show in Friedrichshafen, Germany. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| SmartRim takes sideways approach to preventing wheel damage |
 | Few driving noises can be as deflating as that of a car wheel scraping against the curb when parking. It means you've misjudged your distance from the sidewalk and inflicted some ugly and potentially expensive damage on your wheel. The SmartRim is a device aimed making this a thing of the past. read more |
| ARCHITECTURE |
| Shanghai's Natural History Museum opens for business |
 | Global architectural firm Perkins + Will has completed work on Shanghai's Natural History Museum and it's now open for business in the city's Jing'an District. While calling it sustainable would be a push, it does boast significant green design. read more |
| AIRCRAFT |
| Lockheed Martin's drones widen the net for search and rescue missions |
 | The latest move to enhance search and rescue efforts through the use of drones comes from Lockheed Martin, which will team up with non-profit Project Lifesaver to better help people with cognitive disorders that wander away from home. read more |
| TELECOMMUNICATIONS |
| Facebook rolls out free video calls for its Messenger mobile app |
 | The world's largest social network has today added free video calls to its Messenger mobile app. The move pits Facebook against already established video chat services and affords users yet another way to get some remote face-to-face time with the tap of a button. read more |
| MOTORCYCLES |
| Lexmoto equips Venom learner bike with an MP3 sound system |
 | Music players are not a common feature on motorcycles and their rare appearances are usually reserved for expensive touring models from brands like BMW or Harley-Davidson. Lexmoto’s Venom is nothing of the sort, yet this budget 125 cc motorcycle breaks the mold with a standard built-in MP3 player. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Herbie "The Love Bug" sells for $126,500 + 25 other cars you'll wish you had bought |
 | In terms of investment potential, the prices of movie star cars are accelerating faster than either the collectible car or movie memorabilia markets. This week Herbie (The Love Bug) set a new world record for a Beetle at $126,500 to become one of the top 50 movie cars ever sold at auction. read more |
| WEARABLE ELECTRONICS |
| Google now taking orders for the LG Watch Urbane |
 | When LG announced its latest Android Wear smartwatch, the LG Watch Urbane, earlier this year, it didn't go into detail on exact pricing or release info. That changed today, on the eve of the LG G4 announcement, with Google now taking orders for the all-metal watch.read more |
| MEDICAL |
| Malaria vaccine candidate shown to prevent thousands of cases |
 | The prime candidate for a malaria vaccine and the first one to reach large-scale clinical testing has been shown to be effective – especially among young African children – for a period of up to four years after vaccination, in a development that could prevent millions of cases. read more |
| OUTDOORS |
| Skeletal carbon board and electric paddle bring a new look to longboarding |
 | Looking like it was cut from the side of a plastic milk crate, the Gridboard features skeletal carbon fiber construction meant to save weight and add distinct ride characteristics. Its sister product, the ePaddle motorized land paddle, helps any rider accelerate to high speeds. read more |
| AIRCRAFT |
| Thin rubber membrane keeps a lid on cabin noise |
 | In modern airliners, much of the structural paneling used in the cabin and wings has a honeycomb-like structure. Although this keeps the weight down while maintaining strength, it does a poor job at blocking noise. That's why researchers have developed a membrane that helps the panels to do so. read more |
| ELECTRONICS |
| Inexpensive new depth-sensing camera could outperform the Kinect |
 | The Microsoft Kinect may be facing some competition. The Motion Contrast 3D Scanning (MC3D) camera should also be economical, while offering higher-quality imaging and the ability to operate in sunlight. read more |
| HOME ENTERTAINMENT |
| Sling TV still set to slay cable, despite sloppy software |
 | Sling TV has shaken up the world of live television with its online streaming service. We take a look at where it soars and struggles, after two months of trying it out. read more |
| MILITARY |
| BAE System's CV90 armor vehicle uses F1 racing suspension technology |
 | BAE Systems has announced that it's taken an active damping suspension designed for F1 cars and adapted it for Sweden's Combat Vehicle 90 (CV90). Billed as a world's first for a tracked vehicle, the upgrade is claimed to improve battlefield speed and handling. read more |
| ARCHITECTURE |
| Groundfridge keeps food fresh, no electricity required |
 | At this year's Salone del Mobile, Dutch Design firm Weltevree unveiled its updated take on the root cellar. Groundfridge uses the earth's own insulating properties to keep food fresh. read more |
| SCIENCE |
| MIT develops technique to see tiny vibrations in large structures using high-speed video |
 | A new technique developed by MIT researchers is able to use high-speed video footage to detect tiny vibrations in structures, that may be indicative of damage or instability. The technique may be useful in monitoring the safety of bridges and buildings. read more |
| SPACE |
| ESA's Sentinel-2A satellite arrives in French Guiana ahead of launch |
 | ESA's Sentinel-2A satellite has arrived safely in French Guiana, ahead of its June 12 launch atop a Vega rocket. It was carried in the belly of an enormous Russian-made Antonov cargo plane, and protected within a specially-constructed air conditioned habitat. read more |
| ARCHITECTURE |
| Dutch students to build 50-meter-long bridge out of ice |
 | At the turn of this year, students from Eindhoven University of Technology constructed a replica of Gaudi's Sagrada Familia in ice. Next up, they're turning their attention to a bridge designed by Leonardo da Vinci. If successfully completed, it will have the longest open span ever built from ice. read more |
| GOOD THINKING |
| Multi-functional furniture designs by Campeggi |
 | Italian furniture company Campeggi showcased some of its new and innovative designs during this year's Salone del Mobile and Gizmag was lucky enough to get a closer look. The company is well known for creating energetic designs that can be transformed and used for different purposes. read more |
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